 Pinwheels for Prevention
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Prevent Child Abuse Florida and its Pinwheels for Prevention campaign is one of many ways our community can take an active role in preventing abuse and neglect before they happen. The campaign promotes healthy child development, positive parenting practices and community action.
We are asking providers to have your students plant a pinwheel garden in a visible location at your center or home for customers to see. It will serve as a discussion item so that the community can be reminded of the need for child abuse and neglect prevention.The directions on how to create the pinwheels as well as the flyer for you to post in your front window are below.
If you plan to plant a pinwheel garden please let us know so that we can take pictures and post online. If you have more questions, please contact Shannette Prince at sprince@elcoc.org or 407-259-2464.
Make your own pinwheel.
Flyer to post in your window. |
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Keeping Babies Safe
Are your cribs compliant? |
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As of December 28, 2012, all child care centers and family child care homes must meet new infant crib safety standards. You may have already received information from your DCF licensing representative on this new requirement, more information can be found here:
In the last nine years, there have been 32 deaths in the U.S. from crib-related issues, as well as multiple crib recalls because of safety concerns. The new standards are designed to keep some of these incidents from happening. Key elements in the changes include a ban on drop sides, requirements for stronger slats and mattress supports (no wood supports are allowed) and better labeling and instructions on cribs. When buying a crib you must make sure that it has a compliance certificate to ensure it meets the new standards.
The ELCOC will have two more compliant cribs as door prizes at the provider meeting on April 19!
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Shine-A-Light Spotlight |
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The Shine-A-Light Spotlight is a section where providers will be showcased for the excellent work they do to help Orange County children have happy childhoods and bright futures!
We would like to congratulate Ladybird Academy of Wyndham Lakes and the first Orange County class of the Florida Outcome Driven Pilot Training (ODT).
Ladybird was nominated for the prestigious 2012 Center and Director of the Year Award by the National Association of Child Care Professionals.
ODT participants (pictured) completed 12 hours of training on developmental appropriate practices.
If you would like to be recognized in our e-newsletter for an accomplishment, please contact Lois Smith at lsmith@elcoc.org or 407-259-2472. |
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Will you be there? |
The next quarterly provider meeting is one you absolutely do not want to miss. It's Thursday, April 19 at Edgewater High School (3100 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL 32804) and will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. The new parking lot is on the side of Edgewater High School and can be accessed from Eagle Way.
Provider Appreciation Luncheon is Friday, May 11. Expect more details within the coming weeks. |
The First Five Years Gala |
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Here's your opportunity to advertise your center or family child care home at the First Five Years Gala.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Disney's World ShowPlace Pavilion at Epcot. The program will began 6:00 p.m. This year's honoree is Dr. Sandy Shugart, President of Valencia College.
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Early Learning Coalition of Orange County
1940 Traylor Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32804
407-841-6607
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